The Trust and our schools aim to be open and transparent about how we operate.
The Freedom ofInformation Act gives members of the public the right to request recorded information held by public authorities, including schools and academy trusts.
This page explains what information you can request and how to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request is a request for recorded information held by the Trust.
This might include information about:
FOI requests are different from requests for personal information. If you are asking about information relating to yourself or your child, you should refer to our Data Protection Policy instead.
Before making a request, please check whether the information is already available on our Trust or school websites.
We regularly publish information such as:
Details of information we publish can be found in our Freedom of Information Publication Scheme.
You can make an FOI request by contacting the Trust in writing.
Please include:
You can submit a request by:
What happens next
When we receive your request:
In some circumstances, we may:
If we cannot provide the information, we will explain why.
If you are unhappy with our response, you can ask for an internal review.
If you remain dissatisfied after this, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
For help with Freedom of Information requests, please contact our Trust’s Data Protection Officer.
Email: dpo@abbeytrust.org
